Book Reviews

• Bookleads - Authored by Joyce Valenza, this wiki features a wealth of reading suggestions and links to portals
• BookGlutton - Read and discuss books online
• Booktalks Quick and Simple - Booktalks from Nancy Keene
• Children's Literature - Features themed reviews, interviews with authors and illustrators, and teacher materials.
• CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials - An electronic journal of Canadiana of interest to children and young adults.
• Reading Rants- Resource suggestions for secondary level students
• Resource Links - A journal devoted to the review and evaluation of Canadian resources for children and young adults
• School Library Journal - The world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia and technology for children and teens.
• Teenreads - Resource suggestions for secondary level students

Databases

• WilsonWeb - Database subscription provided by the Ministry

Reviewing Journals

• Booklist (22 issues/year) - The librarian's leading choice for reviews of the latest books and (more recently) electronic media. The Booklist Web Site includes a current selection of reviews, feature articles, a cumulative index not available in the print magazine, and the "Editor's Choice" lists.
• Book Links: Connecting Books, Libraries and Classrooms (6 issues/year) - A magazine designed for teachers, librarians, library media specialists, booksellers, parents, and all other adults interested in connecting children with high quality books
• School Library Journal (12 issues/year)- This journal is filled with articles and reviews of interest to school library media specialists. Selected content is available online.
• Library Media Connection (7 issues/year) -This is a good source for articles, tips, and ideas on library management from other library media specialists. The reviews of books and media are written by other school librarians.
• Kirkus Reviews (12 issues/year)- Kirkus reviews books for children, young adults, and adults. Selected content is available online.
• VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) (bimonthly) - VOYA includes articles, special bibliographies, and book and media reviews for young adult resources.
• Horn Book Magazine (bimonthly) and Horn Book Guide (2 issues/year) - The Magazine includes feature articles and book reviews. The Guide includes reviews and ratings for hardcover children’s trade books.

Awards

• Association for Library Service to Children Book Awards - Index page for the Newbery, Caldecott, and other awards coordinated by the Association for Library Services to Children.
• Coretta Scott King Awards - This page has information about the Coretta Scott King awards, as well as information on current and past winners.
• Association for Library Services to Children Notable Lists - Index page for “Notable” lists for books, videos, recordings and software.
• Young Adult Library Services Association Book and Media lists - Index page for lists coordinated by the Young Adult Library Services Association, including Best Books for Young Adults, Popular Paperbacks, Quick Picks, etc.

Professional Journals

• Library Media Connection (7 issues/year) - Linworth Publishing, Inc.
• Library Sparks (9 issues/year) - Upstart/Highsmith
• The Medium (3 issues/year) - Saskatchewan School Library Association
• School Library Media Activities Monthly (10 issues/year) - Libraries Unlimited
• School Library Media Research (1 online issue/year) - American Association of School Librarians/ALA
• Teacher Librarian (5 issues/year) - Scarecrow Press, Inc.